How to Spot Malicious Files
We are well into the Internet age, and that means that many of us are downloading new files off the web on a regular basis. Whether it’s stock photos to put on your blog or a new font for your…
3 Ways Cyber-Crime Plays Out In Real Life
You’ve heard about it since you first started using the internet: Cybersafety must be practiced at all times when you’re online. Hopefully, you undergo regular security awareness training if you work at a computer to stay up-to-date on modern cyberattacks and the…
LastPass BREACHED! Where Did the Password Manager Go Wrong?
Password managers are a great way to keep secure, varied credentials on all of your different accounts. They let you log in and out of your favorite sites without having to worry about forgetting all those confusing strings of letters,…
Spear Phishing: What Is It and How to Avoid It
If you’ve had any cybersecurity awareness training in the past couple of years, you probably already know what phishing is. This practice of sending fraudulent emails that appear to be from a legitimate source has devastated Internet users as they lose everything…
How Can I Keep My Info Off the Dark Web?
The Dark Web: It’s the murky waters that you stumble upon if you venture too far in that big ocean, the Internet. This is where cybercriminals gather to sell, buy and trade illegal goods and services of all kinds, from…
Raccoon Stealer Malware: What You Need to Know
First making real headlines in 2019, the Raccoon Stealer malware originated on the Dark Web and quickly proliferated. This isn’t just because the sole perpetrator got busy, but because they’re able to sell subscriptions to buyers on the Dark Marketplace….
The Good and Bad of QR Codes
Imagine if somebody had told you, even just a few years ago, that you would soon be able to look at most restaurant menus, sign up for product deals and reminders, and even perform tasks at your job like inventory…
Do I Really Need to Update Software ASAP?
When you use the Internet every day, whether for work or personal fun, you get into a personal routine. Just like you get up in the morning, eat breakfast, brush your teeth and dress, every time you log into your…
Does Security Compliance Really Matter?
Running a business is a time-consuming, mentally exhausting challenge – but one with a huge payout if you succeed. You need to keep your focus on the so-called squeaky wheels in the machine. So if you’ve never experienced a cyberattack,…
Don’t Download that File! And Other Things to Know About Email Security
Email revolutionized the way that we communicate with each other, all across the globe. The service was first invented in 1965 at MIT, and although it would take decades for the service to become popular worldwide, the ease and capabilities…